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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.70, 1,055.78 and 712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.70, 1,055.78 and 712.36 is: 983.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.70 : 1,055.78 = 712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.70/1,055.78 = 712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.70x = 1,055.78 × 712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.70x = 752,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,095.44/764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.52

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